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Promise of Peace

“Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.” Ps. 119:165

The first word that jumps out at me from this verse is the word law. When related to spiritual things, this word can have negative connotations…especially to someone with a slight rebellious streak like myself. But another way of saying law in this passage is instruction or revelation. That description is somehow easier to swallow and I can relate to that from personal experience!

Years ago, I went through a time of great personal struggle. For about half a year I rarely looked at the Bible, let alone any other spiritual pursuit such as church. Of course I “loved” the Bible…I just didn’t read it much. Peaceful would have never made the list of words I would have used to describe myself at that time. Stumbling, on the other hand, like in the verse above, would have been a great description.

On an impulse one morning, I decided to open my Bible every day and meditate on His Words, journaling my thoughts as I went along. And gradually, though many of the circumstances around me didn’t change, my heart did. As I look back at that period of time, I am in awe! That desire to read the Bible daily for His revelation and instruction was really God whispering to my soul to draw near to Him–the Perfect Source of Peace. God’s law, His revelation and instruction, pulled me from a very murky place eventually landing my heart firmly in a place of peace.

What words describe your heart today? Would peaceful make the list?
Are there murky areas in your life where you are stumbling, not able to take firm steps forward?

Consider the above verse for today. Let’s meditate on how we can better love God’s revelation to us through His Word in the Bible. Let’s wait expectantly for His promise of peace.